Lake El Salto is Full

As of today, Lake El Salto is full – newly full of water and of course, as always, full of big, mean, Florida-strain largemouth bass. 

You may recall that when we were there in mid-June, the lake was at a record low, which bunched the fish up really nicely. Continued strong fish populations (bass, tilapia, and other baitfish) all depend on the rise and fall of the water. That’s why I’m so excited to see all of the guides from Anglers Inn posting pics of the rising waters and newly-green foliage. 

All of the shoreline cover that grew up while the lake was down is now inundated with water, creating a highly fertile ecosystem that’s primed for bass birth and growth. 

What makes me especially happy is that the hurricane that brought all of that water to the area near La Cruz (the closest decent-sized town to the lake) didn’t hurt any of my friends. There was some heavy flooding in the city of Mazatlán, but it could have been much worse. There may still be some more precipitation coming, but September usually marks the end of the rainiest period. Hanna and I were there in October of 2015, post-hurricane, when the lake was at 103% full, and we had a blast. 

Given that the bass population was so incredibly healthy this year, I’m already salivating at the thought of our next trip in January. Just remember that due to 2020 and 2021 COVID-related postponements, prime dates may be full, so it pays to contact Hanna and get on the calendar sooner rather than later.